Escrow Auditor

Old Republic Title; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Old Republic Title is seeking an Escrow Auditor to join our Florida Audit team, remotely in Florida. You will analyze escrow reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and help ensure financial integrity across our title agent network.

This role offers growth in auditing, financial analysis, and risk management within a stable, respected industry leader. The position emphasizes accuracy, independent work, and collaboration with internal departments to strengthen controls while expanding expertise

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with accurate financial review.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze escrow account reconciliations submitted by title agents.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual activity, and potential risks in financial records.
• Investigate outstanding balances and variances to ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare audit reports and document findings clearly for management.
• Communicate observations and recommendations to title agents and internal teams.
• Support audits of prospective and terminated title agents and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

EASTERN TITLE DIVISION

Job Description

Are you an accounting, bookkeeping, banking, or finance professional looking to expand your analytical skills and gain exposure to auditing? Old Republic Title is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Escrow Auditor to join our Florida Audit team. In this role, you'll leverage your accounting knowledge and financial review experience to analyze escrow reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and help ensure compliance and financial integrity across our network of title agents. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with foundational accounting experience who are looking to broaden their expertise in auditing, financial analysis, and risk management while working for a stable and respected industry leader.

Location: Remote within the State of Florida

What You'll Do

• Review and analyze escrow account reconciliations submitted by title agents.
• Compare financial records and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, and potential risks.
• Investigate outstanding balances and variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare audit reports and document findings in a clear and organized manner.
• Communicate observations, recommendations, and follow-up items to title agents and internal management.
• Identify outstanding premium and search revenue reflected in reconciliations.
• Assist with audits of prospective and terminated title agents.
• Partner with internal departments to support compliance, financial controls, and operational excellence.
• Develop expertise in escrow accounting, title insurance operations, and audit procedures through comprehensive training and mentorship.

What We're Looking For (Required Qualifications)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payroll, financial operations, auditing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, or reviewing transactional records.
• Prior experience in banking, title, escrow, insurance, compliance, or audit environments.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience working with large data sets and Excel reporting functions.

Skills You'll Develop

• Escrow and trust account reconciliation analysis
• Audit methodology and documentation
• Financial risk assessment and internal controls
• Investigative and critical-thinking skills
• Professional communication and relationship management
• Title insurance and escrow accounting expertise
• Regulatory compliance and operational auditing

Why Old Republic Title?

At Old Republic Title, you'll join a collaborative and experienced team that values accuracy, integrity, and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to build upon your accounting foundation while developing specialized audit and financial analysis skills in a unique and highly respected industry.

Role

Whether you're coming from an accounting department, bookkeeping role, banking environment, or another financial operations position, you'll gain valuable experience that can support future career growth in:

• Auditing
• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Operations Leadership

If you enjoy investigating discrepancies, working with financial data, and continuously learning new skills, we'd love to hear from you. Join Old Republic Title and take the next step in your accounting career.

Benefits May Include

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• Paid Disability benefits
• Paid time off programs
• 11 Company paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee's primary personal residence at no charge
• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer